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SW08PLV
2008 MINI MINI
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW08PLV
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 30 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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62 Total Defects Recorded
4 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 55,909 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- underside covered in underseal
4 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 55,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- underside covered in underseal
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 51,168 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- underside of car covered in underseal
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 49,663 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle underside covered in underseal or similar protective coating
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ALL Vehicle suspension components and mounting areas covered in underseal or similar protective coating.
- ALL Brake hoses covered in underseal or similar protective coating.
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 49,175 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 47,721 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 47,068 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021 10 Jun 202616 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 47,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 44,751 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 43,037 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 43,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to brake bind
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,588 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018 10 Jun 202616 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake back plates excessively deteriorated
6 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,579 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear manual bind of brake
6 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 39,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- manual bind nearside rear , nearside and offside front brakes
- Offside Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to bind.
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,266 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 33,758 MI
10 Jun 202627 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 33,758 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015 10 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 30,144 MI
10 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,144 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014 10 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 28,569 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,823 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2012 10 Jun 202624 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,823 MI
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SW08PLV was registered on 2008-07-08
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